DaimlerChrysler Drives Toward AsiaBy David Lee SmithJanuary 8, 2007I don't know about you, but I think this first full week of 2007 could be an interesting period for those attuned to the trials and tribulations of the automakers. Among other things, it may provide some indication of which of the Big Three will recover in 2007 (and beyond) to post meaningful profits and challenge Toyota's (NYSE: TM) supremacy in the world of automobile manufacturing.

The venue for General Motors (NYSE: GM), Ford (NYSE: F), and DaimlerChrysler (NYSE: DCX) to provide a first glimpse of their plans and product offerings is the North American International Auto Show, which is currently taking place in Detroit.......